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Some people are just lucky, they don’t put on weight even by eating a cooked breakfast for every meal. For the rest of us though, we’ve got to watch our waistlines. You are what you eat, after all. Even if you work out, some say that diet accounts for 65% of the weight-loss battle, so…

We are continually trying to find ways to eat our favorite foods in a healthier way. A few weeks ago, I knew I had cauliflower in the refrigerator, but I wasn’t quite sure what to do with it. Cauliflower is a lot more versatile than you may think and is a great substitute for a…

This recipe is a childhood favorite of mine! My sisters and cousins will all agree that when were we asked what we wanted for breakfast, the answer was usually a resounding ‘PUFFERS!’. Perhaps it was because this was really our chance at a breakfast sprinkled with powered sugar or topped with maple syrup. It could…

One of the reasons I started KT Cooks was to teach people that cooking isn’t really hard, it just takes a good recipe, fresh ingredients, and some planning. My husband is my primary student, so he and I baked the pita bread together. Everyone should know how to make their favorite foods at home. Since…

Store bought hummus has always tasted awful to me and when I tried to make hummus years ago, it didn’t turn out. Last year when I was in Italy, my sister shared the recipe she makes by hand. And when I say by hand, she doesn’t have a food processor yet! It was nearly perfect! We even ate…

On our trip to Italy in 2007, my husband discovered this was his favorite pasta dish. Once we returned home, I followed a couple recipes to make it and he said it just wasn’t the same so I stopped trying to make it. So, on my visit to Italy last year my brother-in-law and sister

This soup is actually Vegan! It’s simple, delicious and healthy. It just takes a bit of prep because of soaking the beans overnight. I apologize for the brevity of this post, all I have to say is this soup is filling and guilt free! Save Print Vegetarian Bean and Barley Soup Author: Katie Chmela Recipe type: Soup…

Lately, I have been having a love affair with kale. I could eat it every day in any form…. seriously! There are a lot of people out there who are still unsure of how to enjoy all of the health benefits of kale and make it taste wonderful. For you kale newcomers or picky eaters,…

Finally, I have a minute to compose the first post about my recent trip to Florida. My father turned the gentlemanly and wise age of 60 and I flew across the country to surprise him! Yes, that’s right, with the help of my stepmother, I showed up on their doorstep unannounced on his birthday!

I love chicken piccata! I never attempted to make it until my sister ‘whipped up’ a ‘deconstructed’ chicken piccata using cut up turkey breast during my trip to Italy. She also omitted the capers, but I love her and she was due with her first baby so she was quickly forgiven 😉 When I realized…

The holiday season is upon us and winter is just around the corner. With all of the heavy holiday foods that will be in front of us, I wanted to find a nutritious and satisfying vegetarian dish. This stew is the perfect solution! The warm spices and hearty vegetables will make your tummy happy and